The Denver Nuggets defeated the host Phoenix Suns, 119-111, at Footprint Center on Friday.

While there were eight ties and eight lead changes in this game, Denver led for all but a few minutes. That 41-30 first quarter allowed the Nuggets to maintain the lead for the final three quarters, finishing the game on a 10-3 run over the losing 3:20 to prevail. Denver shot 57 percent from the field and 38 percent from three-point range while holding Phoenix to 46 percent from the field and 33 percent from long range. The Nuggets out-assisted the Suns, 38-22.

The Nuggets (14-6) were led by Nikola Jokic, collecting 21 points, five rebounds, 16 assists and two blocks. Reggie Jackson registered 20 points, two rebounds and four assists. Michael Porter Jr provided 19 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Justin Holiday had 15 points, two rebounds and five assists, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope compiled 15 points, five assists and three steals.

The Suns (11-8) were led by Jusuf Nurkic, finishing with 31 points, six rebounds and two assists before fouling out. Kevin Durant tallied 30 points, four rebounds, 11 assists and three blocks. Eric Gordon generated 16 points, four rebounds and three assists, while Grayson Allen accrued 13 points, nine rebounds and three assists.

Denver has to play the second half of a B2B on Saturday, traveling to face the Sacramento Kings. As for Phoenix, they stay home to play the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday as well.